I would love to have a good station back in DC that would play some good music.
The KINGS are coming.
The KINGS are coming.
KINGS OF LEON
Yes, the Kings are coming but Secret Machines will blow them away. Kings are good, don't get me wrong, but they're pretty boys who make decent music….that you've heard before (a little My Morning Jacket meets The Strokes). Secret Machines, well, they are powerful and I'm afraid they'll knock those pretty boys out.
From the bible of indie rock…Big Yawn:
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Before they became big European rock stars, I saw the Kings of Leon during their small club tour in 2003.
While bobbing my head that night, however, I was plagued with this nagging feeling – a suspicion that something just wasn't right. It all seemed a little too convenient and cultivated, as if they had been built to blend into the trendy musical landscape. They had the exact same stop-start poppy punk sound that the Strokes introduced – complete with fashionably unkempt hair and thrift-store attire – with just a touch of southern chic.
The same pesky doubt continues to bother me every time I spin their second record. Listening to Aha Shake Heartbreak is like hearing a collection of unreleased Strokes tunes. The only real significant difference lies in the vocals. Swap Julian Casablancas for the frequently cringe-inducing and unintelligible Caleb Followill and you'd have the Strokes' third proper record.
The official oft-told story describes how three sons of a traveling preacher recruited their cousin to explore making music. After hearing a rough demo of early songs, Vector Records hooked them up with songwriter and producer Angelo, who worked with the band to develop their sound and image.
Knowing that, it's not at all difficult to envision scheming record-label executives assembling this southern-tinged indie-rock boy-band in order to capitalize on the burgeoning scene.
I will acknowledge that – like their debut – Aha Shake Heartbreak does have enjoyable moments. But to gain any pleasure from this recording, you need to be able to ignore the likelihood that you are being manipulated by the potent marketing power of the music industry.
For example, "The Bucket" is half of a great song. It's a near perfect summer driving song – right up until the whiny and disruptive chorus comes crashing in. It's also a blatant clone of "The Modern Age."
The brothers Followill do find their own groove at times on the second half of the record with interesting unique songs like the plaintive yodel on "Day Old Blues" and the pseudo waltz closer "Rememo." But by then it's too little, too late. I've already reached for Is This It?
Maybe I'm wrong about their formulaic sound. There are plenty of others lining up to anoint them "The Next Big Thing."
The Times of London called the Kings of Leon "perhaps the finest American band of this decade."
Harp Magazine has described them as "the freshest breeze to blow through the modern music scene since punk rock turned everything upside down and inside out . . . "
I think, however, that it's all just a case of excessive hyperbole and collective hypnosis: To many people the emperor really does look great in his new clothes.
Since it appears that the garage rock trend has waned, I wouldn't be surprised if the next Kings of Leon record is sensitive emo, thrashy nu-metal, or whatever other musical fad is sweeping hipster nation.
At that time I think they should come clean and entitle it something fitting. Something like: Chameleons.
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Before they became big European rock stars, I saw the Kings of Leon during their small club tour in 2003.
While bobbing my head that night, however, I was plagued with this nagging feeling – a suspicion that something just wasn't right. It all seemed a little too convenient and cultivated, as if they had been built to blend into the trendy musical landscape. They had the exact same stop-start poppy punk sound that the Strokes introduced – complete with fashionably unkempt hair and thrift-store attire – with just a touch of southern chic.
The same pesky doubt continues to bother me every time I spin their second record. Listening to Aha Shake Heartbreak is like hearing a collection of unreleased Strokes tunes. The only real significant difference lies in the vocals. Swap Julian Casablancas for the frequently cringe-inducing and unintelligible Caleb Followill and you'd have the Strokes' third proper record.
The official oft-told story describes how three sons of a traveling preacher recruited their cousin to explore making music. After hearing a rough demo of early songs, Vector Records hooked them up with songwriter and producer Angelo, who worked with the band to develop their sound and image.
Knowing that, it's not at all difficult to envision scheming record-label executives assembling this southern-tinged indie-rock boy-band in order to capitalize on the burgeoning scene.
I will acknowledge that – like their debut – Aha Shake Heartbreak does have enjoyable moments. But to gain any pleasure from this recording, you need to be able to ignore the likelihood that you are being manipulated by the potent marketing power of the music industry.
For example, "The Bucket" is half of a great song. It's a near perfect summer driving song – right up until the whiny and disruptive chorus comes crashing in. It's also a blatant clone of "The Modern Age."
The brothers Followill do find their own groove at times on the second half of the record with interesting unique songs like the plaintive yodel on "Day Old Blues" and the pseudo waltz closer "Rememo." But by then it's too little, too late. I've already reached for Is This It?
Maybe I'm wrong about their formulaic sound. There are plenty of others lining up to anoint them "The Next Big Thing."
The Times of London called the Kings of Leon "perhaps the finest American band of this decade."
Harp Magazine has described them as "the freshest breeze to blow through the modern music scene since punk rock turned everything upside down and inside out . . . "
I think, however, that it's all just a case of excessive hyperbole and collective hypnosis: To many people the emperor really does look great in his new clothes.
Since it appears that the garage rock trend has waned, I wouldn't be surprised if the next Kings of Leon record is sensitive emo, thrashy nu-metal, or whatever other musical fad is sweeping hipster nation.
At that time I think they should come clean and entitle it something fitting. Something like: Chameleons.
I agree the Secret Machines will blow yer ears off. They should be headlining. Hopefully, in the future they will do more said Headlining. Seen them twice and would rate their show exceptional. Anyone have any idea when tics will go on sale?
I already have mine!
Secret Machines put on one of the best shows of the year @ 930. Never forget it.
I think all that's left are nosebleed seats.
Obviously you do not own a Kings Of Leon cd because they sound nothing like the Strokes. Pretty boys, HA! Check out the first album. They look like they just got out of a VW bus after doing 120 ludes. Compare these guys to the Strokes is like comparing Santa Clause to Jesus Christ.
I heard Bo Bice is going to take over as the lead singer. Any truth to this?
Originally posted by vansmack:http://www.sugarmoney.net/ :eek: :eek: :eek:
I heard Bo Bice is going to take over as the lead singer. Any truth to this?
yeah, know what sucks?
BEING IN CALIFORNIA WHEN THIS SHOW COMES TO TOWN
man, and jared followill owns my soul. when am i supposed to get it back? :roll:
BEING IN CALIFORNIA WHEN THIS SHOW COMES TO TOWN
man, and jared followill owns my soul. when am i supposed to get it back? :roll:
Originally posted by theasiannej:I own both albums and have seen them live 3 times. They are most definitely pretty boys. I just saw them play at an outdoor festival (in the mid-afteroon) and they obviously used more hair gel than me or any of my girlfriends. And their tight, tight jeans…..they looked painful.
Obviously you do not own a Kings Of Leon cd because they sound nothing like the Strokes. Pretty boys, HA! Check out the first album. They look like they just got out of a VW bus after doing 120 ludes. Compare these guys to the Strokes is like comparing Santa Clause to Jesus Christ.
Hey, it's all subjective, but the Strokes thing was not my original thought. Practically every reviewer said something about them being "The Strokes of the South". You obviously haven't heard MMJ if you don't think the comparison I made fits.
Anyway, glad to see other Secret Machines fans here, they should definitely be headlining. SM and KoL are managed by the same people so this is a package tour, with KoL probably headlining due to their overseas popularity.
Originally posted by theasiannej:Is that really such a bad comparison?
Compare these guys to the Strokes is like comparing Santa Clause to Jesus Christ.
Originally posted by The Artist Formerly Known As grotty:as long as the strokes are santa, then no
Originally posted by theasiannej:Is that really such a bad comparison?
Compare these guys to the Strokes is like comparing Santa Clause to Jesus Christ.
I think not.
Santa is an old fat guy. Jesus was a hot young man with a perfect swimmers build.
Santa is an old fat guy. Jesus was a hot young man with a perfect swimmers build.
Originally posted by The Artist Formerly Known As grotty:
Originally posted by theasiannej:Is that really such a bad comparison?
Compare these guys to the Strokes is like comparing Santa Clause to Jesus Christ.
well then, i suppose we've come accross the simple question:
which is hotter?
i'd have to vote for kings. as much as i hate cocky, superficial guys; it just comes down to liking 'em dirty.
i can't believe i just used the phrase "liking 'em dirty"
which is hotter?
i'd have to vote for kings. as much as i hate cocky, superficial guys; it just comes down to liking 'em dirty.
i can't believe i just used the phrase "liking 'em dirty"
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:Hot young man? Perfect swimmers build? I just don't see it:
Jesus was a hot young man with a perfect swimmers build.
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The Last McSupper
I believe Shout Out Louds are opening…Kings, Secret Machines, whatever, it's a show where I'm looking forward to seeing every band on the bill. And that can never happen too often for me.
Having recently bought the new Kings of Leon album….just what the hell is all the fuss about?
It will never darken my cd player ever again. Very disapointing.
It will never darken my cd player ever again. Very disapointing.
grotty,
Let me guess…you smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and drink a lot of mountain dew. Jesus man, relax.
Let me guess…you smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and drink a lot of mountain dew. Jesus man, relax.